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Trump addresses nation after US strikes three Iranian nuclear sites

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‘We are struggling’: Parents voice concerns after DCPS says it’s ending universal free lunch for 37 schools

Read full article: ‘We are struggling’: Parents voice concerns after DCPS says it’s ending universal free lunch for 37 schools

Beginning next school year, Duval County Public Schools will cut free lunch provided through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Families will need to complete a free or reduced-price meal application or be certified by the state to get assistance.

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DCPS is ending universal free lunch for 37 schools. But families can fill out free or reduced-cost meal application

Read full article: DCPS is ending universal free lunch for 37 schools. But families can fill out free or reduced-cost meal application

Beginning next school year, Duval County Public Schools will cut free lunch provided through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Families will need to complete a free or reduced-price meal application or be certified by the state to get assistance.

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2 guns, 3 bags of ammunition, 14 magazines found in car belonging to Duval County substitute: arrest report

Read full article: 2 guns, 3 bags of ammunition, 14 magazines found in car belonging to Duval County substitute: arrest report

A substitute teacher was arrested Tuesday after police found two guns, three bags of ammo, and 14 magazines in his car on the campus of Southside Estate Elementary School, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Duval County substitute arrested after school police discover ‘multiple weapons, ammunition’ in his car

Read full article: Duval County substitute arrested after school police discover ‘multiple weapons, ammunition’ in his car

A substitute teacher at Southside Estates Elementary School was arrested Tuesday after officers found his car loaded with weapons and ammunition inside.

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DCPS police officer arrested, accused of domestic battery, false imprisonment

Read full article: DCPS police officer arrested, accused of domestic battery, false imprisonment

A Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) police officer was arrested Sunday and accused of multiple charges, including domestic battery by strangulation.

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DEI language removed from DCPS policy; board assures continued support for minority businesses

Read full article: DEI language removed from DCPS policy; board assures continued support for minority businesses

The Duval County School Board voted 6 to 1 on Tuesday night to remove all mentions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs from its business enterprise policy.

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Duval County schools to implement gender-segregated health classes amid policy changes

Read full article: Duval County schools to implement gender-segregated health classes amid policy changes

In a decision that has sparked significant debate, the Duval County School Board voted 6 to 1 to implement changes to the district’s health education program.

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Duval County students continue fight to keep accelerated program funding in schools

Read full article: Duval County students continue fight to keep accelerated program funding in schools

Duval County students continued their fight on Tuesday to keep funding for accelerated programs, including advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, dual enrollment and career and technical education.

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Stanton College Preparatory School staff member reassigned amid active investigation, district says

Read full article: Stanton College Preparatory School staff member reassigned amid active investigation, district says

A district spokesperson said that because it “is an active – and therefore confidential – investigation" it was not able to provide any additional information.

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Need help with your FAFSA application? Sign up for this webinar on Wednesday!

Read full article: Need help with your FAFSA application? Sign up for this webinar on Wednesday!

For high school seniors or college students getting ready to apply for financial aid, the Duval County Public Schools Parent Academy is hosting a webinar to help families with their applications.

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Group begins process to recommend boundary changes for 13 Westside-area DCPS schools

Read full article: Group begins process to recommend boundary changes for 13 Westside-area DCPS schools

Duval County Public Schools is holding a meeting to begin the process of boundary change recommendations for 13 Westside-area elementary schools on Thursday.

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‘It was a betrayal’: Students express ire, Councilman Matt Carlucci walks out of meeting over education resolution vote

Read full article: ‘It was a betrayal’: Students express ire, Councilman Matt Carlucci walks out of meeting over education resolution vote

A last-minute push to pass an emergency resolution supporting state funding for education acceleration programs -- like Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Dual Enrollment -- didn’t make the cut at Tuesday night’s Jacksonville City Council meeting.

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Lake Shore Middle School employee charged with child abuse after physical interaction with student

Read full article: Lake Shore Middle School employee charged with child abuse after physical interaction with student

A Lake Shore Middle School employee was charged with child abuse after a physical interaction with a student on Wednesday, according to Duval County Public Schools.

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Duval County students excited to explore Jacksonville through Minecraft competition

Read full article: Duval County students excited to explore Jacksonville through Minecraft competition

The City of Jacksonville launched a citywide Build Challenge with Minecraft Education for students in Duval County.

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Minecraft meets Jacksonville: City invites students to reimagine public spaces

Read full article: Minecraft meets Jacksonville: City invites students to reimagine public spaces

The City of Jacksonville is launching a citywide Minecraft build challenge, inviting students to reimagine iconic Jacksonville public spaces.

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Students, school districts declare vocal opposition to state law changes that would affect AP, IB, other courses

Read full article: Students, school districts declare vocal opposition to state law changes that would affect AP, IB, other courses

As the Florida Legislature considers two bills that could slash funding for popular acceleration programs in public schools, students, parents and school district leaders are sharing vocal opposition to the changes.

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Duval County Public Schools could face $8M funding cut under proposed state law changes

Read full article: Duval County Public Schools could face $8M funding cut under proposed state law changes

Duval County Public Schools could lose up to $8 million in funding if proposed changes to state laws pass, potentially cutting 50% of financial support for critical student programs like Advanced Placement and Career Education.

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Duval County superintendent warns of challenges from Senate Bill 140 on property sales

Read full article: Duval County superintendent warns of challenges from Senate Bill 140 on property sales

Senate Bill 140 could significantly impact how school districts buy or sell property, prompting reactions from Duval County parents and leaders.

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DCPS votes to permanently remove challenged book about sexual abuse from high school shelves

Read full article: DCPS votes to permanently remove challenged book about sexual abuse from high school shelves

The Duval County School Board (DCPS) will vote Tuesday on whether to return a challenged book to high school shelves.

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Bill to change how Florida schools communicate with parents after employee arrest one step away from Senate vote

Read full article: Bill to change how Florida schools communicate with parents after employee arrest one step away from Senate vote

A bill to change how Florida school districts communicate with parents after an employee misconduct issue or arrest is one step away from hitting the Senate floor for a final vote.

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Duval County School Board workshops employee handbook changes related to teacher/student communication

Read full article: Duval County School Board workshops employee handbook changes related to teacher/student communication

The changes relate to how employees and students communicate and interact with each other. The goal is to keep things as professional as possible.

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Lawyer says father of student who died from allergic reaction hopes DCPS settlement will help prevent similar tragedies

Read full article: Lawyer says father of student who died from allergic reaction hopes DCPS settlement will help prevent similar tragedies

The Duval County School Board settled a lawsuit for an undisclosed amount of money after a student died from an allergic reaction to nuts last year.

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Documents detail investigation into former Douglas Anderson teacher’s conduct

Read full article: Documents detail investigation into former Douglas Anderson teacher’s conduct

News4JAX obtained hundreds of pages of documents related to Duval County School's investigation into a former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher accused of inappropriate behavior.

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Father of Atlantic Coast High student who died after suffering allergic reaction to baklava reaches settlement with DCPS

Read full article: Father of Atlantic Coast High student who died after suffering allergic reaction to baklava reaches settlement with DCPS

The father of a high school student who died in 2023 after suffering a nut-related allergic reaction at a school function has reached a settlement with Duval County Public Schools.

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Bus registration opens for 2025-26 for Duval County Public Schools

Read full article: Bus registration opens for 2025-26 for Duval County Public Schools

Duval County Public Schools opened bus registration on Monday and there’s a change to who must register.

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Duval County school bus registration opens Monday for next academic year

Read full article: Duval County school bus registration opens Monday for next academic year

School bus registration for Duval County students opens on Monday for the 2025 to 2026 academic school year.

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‘A day that resulted in a big scare’: Incident at Thomas Jefferson Elementary raises concerns over diabetes policy

Read full article: ‘A day that resulted in a big scare’: Incident at Thomas Jefferson Elementary raises concerns over diabetes policy

An office assistant at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School recounted a concerning incident to the Duval County School Board, detailing her experience administering insulin to a student on January 31, which has sparked questions about the adequacy of training and the school district's diabetes policy.

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Raines, Ribault to play in 6th annual High School Heritage Classic honoring Jacksonville Red Caps

Read full article: Raines, Ribault to play in 6th annual High School Heritage Classic honoring Jacksonville Red Caps

Duval County Public Schools rivals William M. Raines High School and Jean Ribault High School will play in an exhibition game on Friday at VyStar Ballpark.

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Duval County Public Schools expected to vote Tuesday to revise how faculty members communicate with students

Read full article: Duval County Public Schools expected to vote Tuesday to revise how faculty members communicate with students

Communication could soon look different for students and employees at Duval County Public Schools following a Tuesday discussion by the school board.

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Florida senator files bill proposing changes to how schools communicate with parents

Read full article: Florida senator files bill proposing changes to how schools communicate with parents

Months after former Douglas Anderson teacher Jeffrey Clayton was sentenced to a decade behind bars for crimes against students, a new bill is taking a look at the process of notification.

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High schoolers drop from 8-period to 7-period schedule for 2025-2026 school year, DCPS says

Read full article: High schoolers drop from 8-period to 7-period schedule for 2025-2026 school year, DCPS says

Duval County Public Schools announced new scheduling changes Wednesday for middle and high school students for the 2025-2026 school year.

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‘Needs to be equal’: Parents question potential social media policy change for DCPS employees

Read full article: ‘Needs to be equal’: Parents question potential social media policy change for DCPS employees

The Duval County School Board held a workshop Tuesday where it discussed a potential change to its employee conduct policy.

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Duval County elementary teacher accused of battering pregnant woman, abusing juvenile reassigned to different duties

Read full article: Duval County elementary teacher accused of battering pregnant woman, abusing juvenile reassigned to different duties

An investigation into a 59-year-old elementary school teacher began last summer after the woman was accused of forcing her way into a Jacksonville apartment to retrieve items that she said belonged to her adult son, according to an arrest warrant.

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Duval County School Board considers changes to sex education policy,

Read full article: Duval County School Board considers changes to sex education policy,

The Duval County School Board is contemplating changes to its sex education policy, which is sparking concerns among parents.

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DCPS introduces ‘Be Safe. Be Seen.’ campaign to prevent students from getting hit by cars

Read full article: DCPS introduces ‘Be Safe. Be Seen.’ campaign to prevent students from getting hit by cars

Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) has launched a safety initiative called “Be Safe. Be Seen.” to address a growing crisis: students being hit by cars.

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City council to honor Raines High School principal, football team for outstanding performance

Read full article: City council to honor Raines High School principal, football team for outstanding performance

The Jacksonville City Council will introduce two resolutions during Tuesday’s meeting to honor and congratulate Raines High School’s principal and football team for an outstanding performance.

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Duval School Board approves $365K settlement in lawsuit against former Douglas Anderson teacher

Read full article: Duval School Board approves $365K settlement in lawsuit against former Douglas Anderson teacher

The Duval County School Board is set to vote at its meeting Tuesday night on a $365,000 settlement for another lawsuit connected to former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher Jeffrey Clayton.

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An Atlantic Coast High student died after suffering an allergic reaction to baklava. Now, her father is suing DCPS

Read full article: An Atlantic Coast High student died after suffering an allergic reaction to baklava. Now, her father is suing DCPS

The father of a high school student who died in 2023 after suffering a nut-related allergic reaction at a school function filed a lawsuit against Duval County Public Schools claiming it failed to follow the necessary protocols to ensure her safety.

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Parents hope community engagement at DCPS townhalls will lead to meaningful change for district

Read full article: Parents hope community engagement at DCPS townhalls will lead to meaningful change for district

The James Weldon Johnson Middle School cafeteria was open late Thursday night to give parents and teachers a chance to voice their concerns directly to Duval County Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier.

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Tell Us: Parents, what are some questions you want us to ask DCPS Superintendent Bernier at the town halls?

Read full article: Tell Us: Parents, what are some questions you want us to ask DCPS Superintendent Bernier at the town halls?

Parents, let News4JAX advocate for you and your concerns about the Duval County school district.

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DCPS superintendent offers ‘candid’ conversation with parents at 1st of 7 town hall meetings

Read full article: DCPS superintendent offers ‘candid’ conversation with parents at 1st of 7 town hall meetings

Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host the first of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night to discuss the school district’s current state and future.

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Superintendent hosts 1st of 7 DCPS town hall meetings Tuesday night at Twin Lakes Academy

Read full article: Superintendent hosts 1st of 7 DCPS town hall meetings Tuesday night at Twin Lakes Academy

Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host the first of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night to discuss the school district’s current state and future.

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DCPS superintendent will host 7 town hall meetings to discuss school district’s current state, future

Read full article: DCPS superintendent will host 7 town hall meetings to discuss school district’s current state, future

Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host seven town hall meetings to discuss the school district’s current state and future.

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‘So many programming options’: Parents, students can visit elementary schools Saturday for school choice showcase

Read full article: ‘So many programming options’: Parents, students can visit elementary schools Saturday for school choice showcase

Parents and students can show up to most elementary schools this Saturday to learn more about a school and what programs are available.

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School choice applications now open in Duval County

Read full article: School choice applications now open in Duval County

If you’re looking to send your child to a new school next fall, school choice applications are now open in Duval County.

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Mayor celebrates slight improvement in one Duval school’s attendance, says ‘it will take time’ to tackle absenteeism

Read full article: Mayor celebrates slight improvement in one Duval school’s attendance, says ‘it will take time’ to tackle absenteeism

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan joined students at Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School Monday to celebrate their dedication to perfect attendance as part of the citywide “Show up to Shine” initiative.

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Matthew Gilbert Middle School to become 3rd Community Partnership School in Duval County

Read full article: Matthew Gilbert Middle School to become 3rd Community Partnership School in Duval County

Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School will become the third school in Duval County to adopt the Community Partnership School model.

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Northside Coalition, other advocacy groups push for ‘inclusive future’ as new DCPS members get sworn in

Read full article: Northside Coalition, other advocacy groups push for ‘inclusive future’ as new DCPS members get sworn in

The Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, Public School Defenders and other advocacy groups protested to advocate for an “inclusive future” for students before new Duval County Public School board members were sworn in.

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New leadership takes place for DCPS as elected officials get sworn in

Read full article: New leadership takes place for DCPS as elected officials get sworn in

Several newly-elected Duval County Public Schools members were sworn into their positions Tuesday evening.

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‘Creating a pathway’: Career academies train DCPS students for next steps

Read full article: ‘Creating a pathway’: Career academies train DCPS students for next steps

This weekend, parents and students can learn more about the 68 career academies offered by DCPS during the first-ever Career and Technical Education Academy Showcase.

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Lee County investigation finds DCPS superintendent raised his voice, used profanity in interactions with former employee

Read full article: Lee County investigation finds DCPS superintendent raised his voice, used profanity in interactions with former employee

The News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained the results of an investigation of Duval County’s top educator.

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Reginald Blount elected to Duval County School Board seat for District 5

Read full article: Reginald Blount elected to Duval County School Board seat for District 5

Reginald Blount will be the next Duval County School Board to represent District 5.

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DCPS votes to consolidate several schools in revised Master Facility Plan

Read full article: DCPS votes to consolidate several schools in revised Master Facility Plan

The Duval County School Board will hold a final vote Monday night on the revisions to the Master Facility Plan that include the closure and consolidation of multiple schools in the district.

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Student arrested after ‘major’ fight involving student-athletes breaks out at high school football game

Read full article: Student arrested after ‘major’ fight involving student-athletes breaks out at high school football game

A student was arrested Thursday after a “major” fight broke out toward the end of a high school football game.

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Tentative agreement boosts pay for DCPS food service workers, avoiding strike

Read full article: Tentative agreement boosts pay for DCPS food service workers, avoiding strike

The Duval County school district and the union representing food service workers reached a tentative agreement ahead of a potential strike that would have left Duval County Public Schools in jeopardy.

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‘Days like this do not happen’: Raines High School educator named DCPS Principal of the Year

Read full article: ‘Days like this do not happen’: Raines High School educator named DCPS Principal of the Year

Raines High School surprised Principal Vincent Hall with the Duval County Principal of the Year award.

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Students, parents plead for Young Men‘s and Women’s Leadership Academy to stay open amid proposed DCPS plan

Read full article: Students, parents plead for Young Men‘s and Women’s Leadership Academy to stay open amid proposed DCPS plan

The Duval County School Board is scheduled to vote Nov. 4 on its Master Facility Plan. During the final public hearing on the Master Facility Plan Tuesday night, parents and students asked why the plan includes closing schools in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

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Concerned parents, students make last plea to DCPS before final vote on Master Facility Plan

Read full article: Concerned parents, students make last plea to DCPS before final vote on Master Facility Plan

The changes are part of the latest version of Duval County Public Schools’ Master Facility Plan.

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‘We deserve fair wages’: DCPS food service workers demand living wage, respect and support as potential strike looms

Read full article: ‘We deserve fair wages’: DCPS food service workers demand living wage, respect and support as potential strike looms

Contract negotiations have broken down between the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, the union representing the food service workers in the Duval County Public Schools system, and Chartwells K12, the district’s food service provider.

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‘Students are inevitably going to feel safer in schools’: Duval County student shares perspective on ‘Know the Line’

Read full article: ‘Students are inevitably going to feel safer in schools’: Duval County student shares perspective on ‘Know the Line’

Duval County Public Schools is better defining student and teacher boundaries through the “Know the Line” campaign.

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DCPS reaches $120,000 settlement with former Douglas Anderson students over allegations of sexual harassment, abuse

Read full article: DCPS reaches $120,000 settlement with former Douglas Anderson students over allegations of sexual harassment, abuse

The News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained records showing Duval County Public Schools settling more claims of sexual harassment and abuse at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.

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Duval County School Board approves Capital Plan, inching closer to making Master Facility Plan a reality

Read full article: Duval County School Board approves Capital Plan, inching closer to making Master Facility Plan a reality

The changes are part of the latest version of Duval County Public Schools’ Master Facility Plan.

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JEA crews tackle remaining isolated power outages after Hurricane Helene

Read full article: JEA crews tackle remaining isolated power outages after Hurricane Helene

JEA is still working to restore power to all customers in Duval County after Hurricane Helene.

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17-Year-old Englewood High School student had 2 glocks, AR-style pistol, ski mask in his car: police

Read full article: 17-Year-old Englewood High School student had 2 glocks, AR-style pistol, ski mask in his car: police

A 17-year-old Englewood High School student was arrested Monday after police said they found multiple guns in his car.

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DCPS alerting parents, staff at 6 elementary schools that they’re being considered for closure

Read full article: DCPS alerting parents, staff at 6 elementary schools that they’re being considered for closure

The changes are part of the latest version of Duval County Public Schools’ Master Facility Plan.

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7 Northeast Florida students arrested since start of school year, accused of making school threats

Read full article: 7 Northeast Florida students arrested since start of school year, accused of making school threats

Sheriff T.K. Waters, Superintendent Christopher Bernier of Duval Couty Public Schools, and Adair Newman, one of the Chief Assistants of the State Attorney’s Office, are set to hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss recent serious threats made against local schools and students.

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9 Northeast Florida students arrested, accused of making school threats since start of school year

Read full article: 9 Northeast Florida students arrested, accused of making school threats since start of school year

Sheriff T.K. Waters, Superintendent Christopher Bernier of Duval Couty Public Schools, and Adair Newman, one of the Chief Assistants of the State Attorney’s Office, are set to hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss recent serious threats made against local schools and students.

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Another Douglas Anderson teacher reassigned, accused of inappropriate communication with a student

Read full article: Another Douglas Anderson teacher reassigned, accused of inappropriate communication with a student

A Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher has been reassigned after they allegedly engaged in inappropriate communication with a student during the 2022-23 school year, the school’s principal informed parents on Wednesday.

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New DCPS safety initiative provides students, parents a place to report employee misconduct

Read full article: New DCPS safety initiative provides students, parents a place to report employee misconduct

Duval County Public Schools is taking steps forward to continue its efforts in protecting students and creating a safe environment with employees.

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Racial slurs, showing sexual video among 73 cases of teacher misconduct reported late to state

Read full article: Racial slurs, showing sexual video among 73 cases of teacher misconduct reported late to state

The News4JAX I-TEAM learned new details on a state investigation revealing chaos in the process of reporting teacher misconduct in Duval County Public Schools.

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Former Douglas Anderson principal, vice principal under internal investigation, DCPS confirms

Read full article: Former Douglas Anderson principal, vice principal under internal investigation, DCPS confirms

Duval County Public Schools confirmed Wednesday that a former principal and a former assistant principal at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts are under internal investigation.

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TELL US: How do you feel about school board elections potentially becoming partisan in Florida again?

Read full article: TELL US: How do you feel about school board elections potentially becoming partisan in Florida again?

Depending on how the vote unfolds in November, school board elections could have more of a political slant if Amendment 1 passes.

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2 of 4 DCPS school board races too close to call in Florida primary

Read full article: 2 of 4 DCPS school board races too close to call in Florida primary

Four Duval County School Board races were on the ballot for Tuesday’s primary election.

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Former DCPS investigator faced termination for failing to report cases to FDOE. He says the story is more complicated.

Read full article: Former DCPS investigator faced termination for failing to report cases to FDOE. He says the story is more complicated.

The News4JAX I-TEAM has new information on Duval County Public Schools’ history of mishandling allegations of teacher misconduct.

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Meet 3 candidates hoping to fill the District 5 school board seat in Duval County

Read full article: Meet 3 candidates hoping to fill the District 5 school board seat in Duval County

The August primary election in Duval County has four school board seats on the ballot. District 5 is an open seat because current board member Warren Jones has reached his term limit.

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SOUND OFF: Past, present school bus drivers, share your experience with us & what you think would make the job better

Read full article: SOUND OFF: Past, present school bus drivers, share your experience with us & what you think would make the job better

Past and current bus drivers, we want to hear from you. Share your experience driving a school bus and what you think would make the job better.

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Duval County schools to improve AED protocols after investigation finds issues with safety inspection reports

Read full article: Duval County schools to improve AED protocols after investigation finds issues with safety inspection reports

Duval County Public Schools is making some changes to improve the inspection of automated external defibrillators (AED), after a report from the Office of Inspector General found some issues with its safety inspection reports.

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New ‘community feedback driven idea’ for DCPS Master Facility Plan calls for Ed White to be merged into rebuilt Westside

Read full article: New ‘community feedback driven idea’ for DCPS Master Facility Plan calls for Ed White to be merged into rebuilt Westside

Duval County School Board members will have a chance to discuss a potential update to the Master Facility Plan proposal that could include schools staying open.

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‘It’s about building trust’: Mayor shares details of city’s new ‘Show Up to Shine’ program to combat chronic absenteeism

Read full article: ‘It’s about building trust’: Mayor shares details of city’s new ‘Show Up to Shine’ program to combat chronic absenteeism

Mayor Donna Deegan visited The Morning Show to share more details about how the city's new "Show Up to Shine" program will tackle the issue of chronic absenteeism in Duval County Public Schools.

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DCPS board discusses ideas to potentially change the Master Facility Plan

Read full article: DCPS board discusses ideas to potentially change the Master Facility Plan

Duval County School Board members will have a chance to discuss a potential update to the Master Facility Plan proposal that could include schools staying open.

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Jacksonville woman accused of possessing gun on school grounds

Read full article: Jacksonville woman accused of possessing gun on school grounds

A Jacksonville woman was charged with possessing a firearm on school property, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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DCPS superintendent to community: Help me find ’50 bus drivers by Labor Day’

Read full article: DCPS superintendent to community: Help me find ’50 bus drivers by Labor Day’

Dr. Christopher Bernier said the Duval County school district is about 60 drivers short of filling all of its current routes, and he wouldn’t mind having another 60 drivers as backup.

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Supt. says Duval leads Florida in percentage of ‘habitually truant’ students. A new program is trying to fix that

Read full article: Supt. says Duval leads Florida in percentage of ‘habitually truant’ students. A new program is trying to fix that

The city of Jacksonville launched a new program Wednesday called “Show Up to Shine” to address the issue of truancy in Duval County Public Schools.

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'There are some challenges': New DCPS superintendent answers questions as school year gets underway

Read full article: 'There are some challenges': New DCPS superintendent answers questions as school year gets underway

We are hearing from Duval County’s top educator about his plans to address the challenges the district is facing.

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TELL US: What questions or concerns do you want to share with DCPS superintendent Dr. Bernier?

Read full article: TELL US: What questions or concerns do you want to share with DCPS superintendent Dr. Bernier?

News4JAX will sit down for a one-on-one interview with the Duval County Public School’s newest superintendent and we want to hear from you.

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Douglas Anderson administration failed to follow up on multiple complaints of teacher misconduct in 2022-23 school year

Read full article: Douglas Anderson administration failed to follow up on multiple complaints of teacher misconduct in 2022-23 school year

The News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained documents showing the then-principal and assistant principal at DA failed to follow up on several allegations of teacher misconduct involving during the 2022-2023 school year.

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School consolidation plan hangs over Duval school district on first day of classes

Read full article: School consolidation plan hangs over Duval school district on first day of classes

As students in Duval County returned to schools on Monday, more than two dozen schools still face the risk of shutting down or merging.

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‘Safety is everybody’s job’: Traffic enforcement teams out in Duval County for first day of school

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JSO and DCPS Police are working together to not only keep kids safe in school, but also on their way to and from.

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Dozens of bus delays plague Duval schools on first day of classes

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More than 60 buses bringing students to school on the first day of classes in Duval County were delayed Monday morning, according to the district’s website.

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‘It’s not safe’: U.S. Highway stands in the way as students in Duval go back to school

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Middle and high school students who live within two miles of their school will no longer have a bus to pick them up. The change means hundreds of kids will now have to either walk or find their own ride.

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Duval students required to keep phones off and ‘out-of-sight’ inside bookbags during class

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The Duval County School Board has revised its “out-of-sight” cell phone policy under the Student Code of Conduct for the upcoming school year.

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DCPS has been running ads to help boost enrollment amid ongoing slide. Only time will tell if it’s working

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Amid a dip in enrollment numbers in recent years, Duval County Public Schools has been running ads to try and recruit students to join the district.

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About 5,700 more Duval students entered program that includes private school vouchers 1 year after income caps lifted

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Last March, Gov. DeSantis signed a bill removing income caps for private school scholarships, and data shows nearly a hundred thousand additional students have enrolled in the program that distributes the vouchers for the upcoming school year.

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DCPS to have 402 fewer instructional staff members in upcoming school year amid budget shortfalls

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Amid budget cuts, Duval County Public Schools are looking to cut jobs and increase classroom sizes.

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‘It is an attendance crisis’: 34% of DCPS students missed 20+ days of class last school year

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A nationwide trend indicates that the rate of students missing school has spiked since the pandemic, and advocates are sounding the alarm in Duval County.

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Parents react to school grades, continue to question if school closures are necessary

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The topic of school closures in Duval County has been at the top of parents’ minds since Duval County Public Schools rolled out the Master Facility Plan as a plan to tackle a massive budget issue.

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Some Duval County middle and high school students losing access to school bus transportation

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Some Duval County middle and high school students will be losing bus transportation in the upcoming school year.

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District 1 Duval school board candidate gets spotlight at community forum after opponent drops out due to illness

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Early voting for the Duval County School Board elections is a little over a week away and the Jacksonville Public Education Fund is ensuring that community members have access to candidates through a series of forums.

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Packed house for first of 4 school board candidate forums ahead of DCPS election

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Nearly every seat was filled at the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) candidate forum with hopes of hearing from the two women running in the District 3 election for the Duval County school board.

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TELL US: How do you feel about DCPS making changes to its bus policy right before the school year?

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The Duval County School Board is making changes to its school bus policy just weeks ahead of the start of the upcoming school year.

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